Tuesday, February 17, 2009

more testing & contact info...


"Once you choose hope, anything's possible." Christopher Reeve

This afternoon consisted of x-ray of chest, ct scans showed that the swelling had gone down :) super!! Physical therapist and speech therapist will be working with her for the next 7-10 days. She's staying positive and trying to eat on her own...dad's been great with her because she gets so frustrated at times, but he is very gentle and loving and helps to try to explain what she's trying to say to the nurses, etc....He's been going to the hotel to shower and rest during his 6-8 p.m. break. We brought pictures, cards, and a few decorative things people have given her like crosses, etc....to decorate her room with. I know those mean a lot to her and make her feel more comfortable and "at home".

Some have asked how to send cards. I found this address from MD Anderson's website. Please only mail her letters/cards, no phone calls right now please. Thanks for understanding! :) See you soon and continue to comment and send me things I can post (like http:// links for inspirational movies or pictures....) love you all! --The Forrester's

Patient MailPatient mail is delivered to inpatient rooms.
The mailing address is:

Patient name (B. Doreen Forrester)
Patient room number (807)
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
PO Box 300206
Houston TX 77230-0206

**Also, thank you to the friends, families and community members who have sent us gifts of love, we were able to use a lot of that to help us along the way to Texas and for other trips to and from....

6 comments:

  1. Thanks for address! Great to hear the swelling is going down. I pray she and Chuck both have a restful night.

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  2. Thinking about your family. We love you Mrs. Forrester! God is taking good care of you, you have been an awesome witness for Him. May He bless you with a better day everyday!

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  3. Brooke, If people want to send Doreen an e-mail they can go to this address on the md anderson website and they will deliver it to her. I have used this before and they are very good at getting the e-mails to the patients. https://www2.mdanderson.org/sapp/contact/message.cfm

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  4. I forgot to say just copy it and put it in the web address on their computer.

    https://www2.mdanderson.org/sapp/contact/message.cfm

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  5. Betty "D",

    Sending lots of love and prayers your way!!!!
    Pray----pray----praying!!!!!

    Jackie "O"

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  6. Thanks for the address as well as all the updates on Doreen. Everyone here in Stigler appreciates it. We're still praying for each of you. Mary Anne Spradling sends her love to you all. Take care and remember we love each of you.
    Cheryl & Harvey too!!!

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